Henry Folland

aviation pioneer and aircraft designer (1889–1954)
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Henry Folland

Summary

Henry Folland is a human[1]. He was born in Cambridge[2]. He was born on January 22, 1889[3]. He passed away in Nottingham[4]. He died on September 5, 1954[5]. He worked as a military flight engineer[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Folland's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
  • Henry Folland died in Nottingham[4].
  • Henry Folland was born on January 22, 1889[3].
  • Henry Folland died on September 5, 1954[5].
  • Henry Folland held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Henry Folland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Henry Folland worked as a military flight engineer[6].
  • Henry Folland worked as an engineer[7].
  • Henry Folland's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Henry Folland received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Henry Folland is recorded as male[13].
  • Henry Folland's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Henry Folland's family name is recorded as Folland[15].
  • Henry Folland's given name is recorded as Henry[16].
  • Henry Folland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

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Origins and Family

Henry Folland was born in Cambridge[2]. He was born on January 22, 1889[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military flight engineer[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8].

Recognition

Henry Folland received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].

Death and Burial

Henry Folland died on September 5, 1954[5]. He died in Nottingham[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Folland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Henry Folland born?

Born in Cambridge[2], Henry Folland…

Where did Henry Folland die?

Henry Folland died in Nottingham[4].

What did Henry Folland do for work?

Henry Folland worked as military flight engineer[6], engineer[7], and businessperson[8].

What awards did Henry Folland receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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